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Diddy’s Lawyers Have Reportedly Filed A Motion To Have Several Claims In ‘Revenge Porn’ Lawsuit Dismissed

April 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Diddy’s legal team is attempting to chip away at the mounting claims stacked against him. Following the bombshell lawsuit filed by his former Bad Boy Records signee Cassie, Diddy was named in several similar sexual assault cases. While, the mogul quickly settled with his ex-girlfriend, Diddy seems to be preparing to fight the outstanding allegations in a court of law.

However, according to AP News, Diddy’s lawyers are looking to reduce the amount of allegations made against him.

The outlet reports that on April 26, Diddy’s legal filed a motion to have the claims made by Joi Dickerson-Deal, including revenge porn and human trafficking, to be dismissed with prejudice. On November 23, Dickerson-Deal issued a lawsuit against Diddy (obtained by Rolling Stone), in which she alleged that Diddy drugged and sexual assaulted. She also claims that the encounter was filmed and shared by Diddy amongst his close associates.

In the motion, Diddy’s lawyers reportedly argued that he “cannot be sued because certain laws didn’t exist when Joi Dickerson-Deal made the allegations against him in 1991,” referring to revenge porn which wasn’t signed in to New York state law (the place of filing) until 2019.

“Without addressing the Complaint’s numerous false, offensive, and salacious accusations, which the Combs Defendants vehemently deny, substantially all of the claims purportedly alleged by Joi Dickerson-Neal (“Plaintiff” or “Dickerson”) cannot survive this Motion to Dismiss because they were brought under statutes that did not exist at the time the alleged misconduct occurred and against corporate entities that were not formed or in existence,” read the motion.

Dickerson-Deal’s attorney has not issued a public statement regarding the motion.

Did Diddy Escape The Country To Cape Verde? (Or Antigua?)

March 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Where is Diddy? That is the question at the top of everyone’s minds.

On March 25, Homeland Security raided the Bad Boy Records executive’s mansions in Los Angeles, California, and Miami, Florida. According to a report published by the New York Post, several individuals were detained on the scene, including Diddy’s sons Justin and Christian “King” Combs. However, no outlet has confirmed whether or not Diddy was actually in custody. Thus, the manhunt for his wearabout began.

So far, that is still up for question. But Diddy’s private jet’s flight could give the public a few clues. Continue below for further details.

Did Diddy Escape The Country To Cape Verde? (Or Antigua?)

Well, TMZ has exclusively reported that Diddy’s lavish aircraft has taken quite a few international trips in the last few days alone. Specifically, the platform outlined the latest flight activity for the aircraft as making stops at the Sacramento Executive Airport on the evening of March 24. Then, Palm Springs went to Van Nuys Airport the same night. As of March 25, by 9 a.m., the jet departed for Antigua, where it supposedly was forcibly grounded.

However, the outlet alleged that although it appeared that Diddy had escaped the country for the Caribbean Islands, that isn’t quite true. The jet may have landed in Antigua, but Diddy reportedly wasn’t aboard when it landed.

Instead, TMZ asserts that a video it has secured shows Diddy on the ground at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport around 3 p.m. PT after the raids. However, another publisher has not yet authenticated the video.

Why Were Diddy’s Homes In Los Angeles & Miami Raided?

March 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Yesterday (March 25), Diddy’s Miami and Los Angeles mansions were simultaneously raided by Homeland Security. According to the outlet that broke the story, Fox’s Los Angeles affiliate, law enforcement allegedly rushed the properties from all angles: on foot, by plane, and by boat (at the Miami property).

Various reports vaguely detail who was present during the incident. However, the overwhelming majority speculates that despite Diddy’s sons Justin and Christian “King” Combs being present and supposedly detained, their father allegedly was nowhere to be found (which kicked off an inquiry into his flight activity).

But what jump-started officials’ takeover of Diddy’s properties? Was it Cassie’s explosive lawsuit? Did it have something to do with Rodney “Lil Rod Madeit” Jones’s claims and subsequent court filing?

Continue below for more details.

Why Were Diddy’s Homes In Los Angeles & Miami Raided?

In a statement shared with TMZ, a source didn’t provide much detail about the incident, only confirming the raid. “Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners,” read the note. “We will provide further information as it becomes available.”

However, an insider revealed to the New York Post that the raid was connected to the sex traffic allegations made against Diddy (which he denies). The same source told the outlet that the federal officers had one pressing priority — “seize Diddy’s phones and computers.”

It is unclear at this moment what’s true as online rumors have begun to spiral out of control. For now, those interested in finding the truth should await further details from law enforcement agencies.

Did Diddy’s Sons Justin & Christian Get Arrested?

March 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Although he vehemently denies any wrongdoing, the tentative legal chickens are coming home to roost for Diddy. Yesterday (March 25), the former DeLeón Tequila owner’s homes in Miami and Los Angeles were raided by Homeland Security in connection with his ongoing sex trafficking allegations (according to Fox’s Los Angeles affiliate).

Although Diddy was supposedly not present at either property based on the report, others were. The outlet and footage from other outlets, including TMZ, several individuals were detained onsite. But who exactly?

Continue below for more information.

Did Diddy’s Sons Justin & Christian Get Arrested?

In the videos circulating online from the raid of Diddy’s Holmby Hills mansion in Los Angeles, California, multiple individuals were escorted out of the home. Ultimately, TMZ alleges three people (one unidentified woman and two men) were detained onsite. The New York Post identified the two men as Diddy’s sons, Justin and Christian “King” Combs.

So, were Justin and Christian actually arrested? This is where the details get fuzzy. On camera, you can see the two men, believed to be Justin and Christian, seeming handcuffed, speaking with authorities. However, the outlet alleges that neither was formally arrested.

No one involved has spoken out since the raid. However, a legal source did provide a statement regarding the raid overall. Read the complete comment below.

Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners. We will provide further information as it becomes available.

Diddy’s Private Jet Has Reportedly Been Tracked In The Caribbean Islands Amid Home Raids

March 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

If you think you’re having a bad day, it couldn’t have been worse than Diddy’s.

Earlier today (March 25), the former Revolt chairman’s Miami and Los Angeles homes were reportedly raided by Homeland Security. According to Fox’s Los Angeles affiliate, government officials swarmed the properties reportedly in connection to the mogul’s ongoing sex trafficking allegations. In the outlet’s report and on-the-ground footage, it was revealed that several people were obtained onsite.

However, it is unclear if Diddy himself was one of those people. So, the public’s interest in his were about skyrocketed. Thus TMZ dug into it further and its claims to have tracked down his private jet. According to TMZ, Diddy’s plane is supposedly grounded in the Caribbean country of Antigua.

The platform lists Diddy’s recent flight activity as such: Diddy’s LoveAir LLC jet took off from Sacramento Executive Airport Sunday (March 24) evening. The same night around 6:30 p.m. it landed at Palm Springs Int’l Airport. It allegedly made another short trip Van Nuys Airport the same night. By 9 a.m. PT today, the jet had departed for Antigua where it reportedly still stand.

TMZ followed up their initial exclusive report with a video claiming Diddy was spotted at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport around 3 p.m. PT. No further updates have been shared to the public.

Mase Claimed He Had To ‘Escape’ Diddy, Which Resulted In His Temporary Retirement From Rap Music

March 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Believe it or not, youngins, at one point in rap, Mase was leading the way. The rapper-turned-pastor-turned-podcaster was the poster child for Bad Boy Records. However, seemingly out of nowhere, on April 20, 1999, he formally announced his retirement from the game Funkmaster Flex’s radio show, citing religious reasons.

Shortly after, he made his widely embraced comeback in 2004 with the track “Welcome Back.” However, his passion for the game had dwindled. In the years following a nasty feud with his former label head, Diddy was all the public could talk about. On Friday, March 22, during a recent episode of his co-hosted podcast, It Is What It Is, he claimed his retirement from rap was ultimately to “escape” Diddy.

“Everything, now, that we see playing out was all the things that I escaped,” he said, seemly referring to the mountain of allegations Diddy is facing. “The car. The Shyne. The Loon. Puff Daddy. Craig Mack. Biggie Smalls. So, even though I made those decisions and it cost me money, that’s why [when] I got with [Cam’Ron], [God] gave me the money back. I didn’t [really] lose no money. Destiny.”

What started as a conversation about the start of Kobe (R.I.P.) and Vanessa Bryant’s relationship, life, and destiny led Mase to think about his past.

Watch the full episode above (however, the remarks start around the 1-minute and 4-second mark).

Diddy Has Been Named In A Sexual Harassment And Assault Lawsuit Filed By ‘Off The Grid’ Producer

February 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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In November 2023, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former girlfriend and Bad Boy Records singer Cassie accused the executive of several egregious acts. Although Diddy and his attorneys have vehemently denied Cassie’s claims, that hasn’t stopped others from making similar allegations. On Monday, February 26, another person has come forward.

According to paperwork secured by NBC News, Rodney “Lil Rod Madeit” Jones, Diddy’s former producer on The Love Album: Off The Grid, has named him in a new lawsuit. In the suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Jones accuses Diddy of sexually harassing, drugging, and threatening him with physical harm between September 2022 and November 2023.

Diddy’s son, Justin Combs; chief of staff Kristina Khorram; Universal Music Group CEO Sir Lucian Grainge; and former Motown Records CEO Ethiopia Habtemariam are also listed as defendants in the case. According to Jones, several of the entities allegedly conspired together to aid Diddy in these alleged acts or, per the filing, “failed to adequately monitor, warn, or supervise.”

NBC News reports that as part of the suit, Jones is seeking punitive damages of upwards to $30 million, with him alleging that his personal and professional life have been “detrimentally impacted ever since.”

Jones is credited on the album tracks “Deliver Me,” “Homecoming,” “Need Somebody,” “Reachin,” and “Stay Part 1.”

Diddy’s attorney, Shawn Holley, released a statement denying Jones’ claims. “[Jones is] reckless[ly] name-dropping about events that are pure fiction and simply did not happen is nothing more than a transparent attempt to garner headlines,” said the rep. “We have overwhelming, indisputable proof that his claims are complete lies. Our attempts to share this proof with Mr. Jones’ attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, have been ignored, as Mr. Blackburn refuses to return our calls. We will address these outlandish allegations in court and take all appropriate action against those who make them.”

Jimmy Iovine’s Accuser Has Reportedly Dropped Their Sexual Assault Lawsuit To Find An ‘Out-Of-Court Resolution’

February 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Following Cassie’s shocking legal filing against Diddy in November 2023, in which he was accused of sexual misconduct, the music industry underwent a reckoning. Several high-profile music executives, including Jimmy Iovine, were accused of similar allegations, including the co-founder of Interscope Records in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County. Nearly three months later, there has been an update on the case.

According to Rolling Stone, on February 15, the plaintiff’s attorney, Doug Wigdor, filed a discontinuance with prejudice to close the case for good. In a statement shared with the publisher, Wigdor expressed his client’s (referred to as Jane Doe) decision to drop the suit, opting instead for an out-of-court resolution.

“The matter was resolved to the satisfaction of the parties,” he said. No further information has been provided outlining the terms of the parties’ agreement.

In the initial filing, Doe alleged that in August 2007 Iovine “sexually abused, forcibly touched, and subjected to sexual harassment and retaliation.” As part of the case, he faced assault and battery claims in addition to violations of the New York City Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act and the New York City Human Rights Law.

Iovine nor his legal representative have issued a statement regarding the case.